ECU Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2016 1.G User Guide
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The incorrect installation of a child seat in a 
vehicle compromises the child's protection in 
the event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt 
buckle under the child seat, as this could 
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the 
child seat harnesses keeping the slack 
relative to the child's body to a minimum, 
even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat 
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened 
correctly on the child seat and that it secures 
the child seat firmly on the seat of your 
vehicle. If your passenger seat is adjustable, 
move it for wards if necessary.
At rear seating positions, always leave 
sufficient space between the front seat and:
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a r
 ear ward facing child seat,
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t
 he child's feet for a child seat fitted 
forward facing.
To do this, move the front seat for wards 
and, if necessary, move its backrest into the 
upright position. For optimum installation of the for ward facing 
child seat, ensure that the back of the child 
seat is as close as possible to the backrest of 
the vehicle's seat, in contact if possible.
You mst remove the head restraint before 
installing a child seat with backrest to a 
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or 
attached securely to prevent it from being 
thrown around the vehicle in the event of 
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint when 
the child seat is removed.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
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a c
 hild or children alone and 
unsupervised in a vehicle,
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a c
 hild or an animal in a vehicle which 
is exposed to the sun, with the windows 
closed,
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t
 he keys within reach of children inside 
the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the doors 
and rear windows, use the child lock.
Take care not to open the rear windows by 
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of the 
sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be 
positioned on the child's shoulder without 
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt 
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of a booster 
seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt 
guide at shoulder level.
Advice
Children at the front
The legislation on carrying children on the 
front passenger seat is specific to each 
country. Refer to the legislation in force in 
your country.
Deactivate the passenger's front airbag 
when a rear ward facing child seat is installed 
on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously 
injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.
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In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
- b e tightened as close to the body as 
possible,
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b
 e pulled in front of you with a smooth 
movement, checking that it does not 
twist,
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b
 e used to restrain only one person,
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n
 ot bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
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n
 ot be converted or modified to avoid 
affecting its performance.
The driver must ensure that passengers use 
the seat belts correctly and that they are all 
fastened before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle, 
always fasten your seat belt, even for short 
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as 
they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel 
permitting automatic adjustment of the length 
of the strap to your size. The seat belt is 
stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat 
belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be 
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the 
hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic 
locking device which comes into operation in 
the event of a collision, emergency braking 
or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release 
the device by pulling the strap firmly and 
then releasing it so that it reels in slightly. In accordance with current safety 
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's 
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with 
the skills and equipment needed, which a 
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by 
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop, 
particularly if the straps show signs of 
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy 
water or a textile cleaning product, sold by 
CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench 
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned 
and reeled in correctly.Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is 
less than 12 years old or shorter than one 
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more 
than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
For more information on child seats, refer to 
the corresponding section.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness 
of the impact
, the pretensioning device may 
be deployed before and independently of the 
airbags. Deployment of the pretensioners 
is accompanied by a slight discharge of 
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the 
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge 
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp 
comes
 
on.
Following an impact, have the seat belts 
system checked, and if necessary replaced, 
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Advice
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Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part 
of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags can cause burns or the risk of injury from a 
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.
Do not fit or attach anything to the steering wheel or dashboard, this could cause injuries with 
deployment of the airbags.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment the lateral airbags. 
For information on the range of seat covers suitable for your vehicle, you can contact a 
CITROËN
 
dealer.
For more information on accessories, refer to the corresponding section.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat backs (clothing...). This could cause injury to the chest 
or arms if the lateral airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. This could cause injury to the head if the curtain 
airbag is deployed.
If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the grab handles installed on the roof, they play a part 
in securing the curtain airbags.
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the safety recommendations below:
Even if all of the precautions mentioned 
are observed, a risk of injury or of minor 
burns to the head, chest or arms when an 
airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. The 
bag inflates almost instantly (within a few 
milliseconds) then deflates within the same 
time discharging the hot gas via openings 
provided for this purpose.
Advice
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the 
occupants and the airbags (a child, pet, 
object...), nor fix or attach anything close to 
the inflation trajectory of the airbags; this 
could cause injuries during their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your 
vehicle, particularly in the area directly 
around the airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been 
stolen or broken into, have the airbag 
systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must be 
carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
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Programming
F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "LIMIT" 
position: the speed limiter mode 
is selected but is not switched on 
(PAUS E).
You do not have to switch the speed limiter 
on in order to set the speed.
Exceeding the programmed speed
Pressing the accelerator pedal to exceed the programmed speed will not have 
any effect unless you press the pedal firmly  past the point of resistance.
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily and the programmed speed, 
which is still displayed, flashes.
Returning to the programmed speed, by means of intentional or unintentional 
deceleration of the vehicle, automatically cancels the flashing of the 
programmed speed.
Leaving limiter mode
F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "0"  position: the speed limiter mode is 
deselected. The display returns to the distance recorder.
Operating fault
In the event of a speed limiter fault, the speed 
is cleared resulting in flashing of the dashes.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
F
 
S
et the speed value by pressing button 2 or 3 (e.g.: 55 mph 
(90
 
km/h)).
You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2 and 3 :
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b
y + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,
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b
y + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,
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n steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.
F
 
S
witch the speed limiter on by pressing button 4 .
F
 
S
witch the speed limiter off by pressing button 4 : the display 
confirms that it has been switched off (PAUSE).
F
 
S
witch the speed limiter back on by pressing button 4 again. On a steep descent or in the event of 
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter 
will not be able to prevent the vehicle 
from exceeding the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the 
pedals:
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e
 nsure that the mat is secured 
c o r r e c t l y,
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d
 o not fit one mat on top of another.
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Driving  
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Programming
F Turn dial 1 to the "CRUISE" position: 
the cruise control mode is selected 
but is not switched on (PAUSE).
Exceeding the programmed speed
Intentional or unintentional exceeding of the programmed speed results in 
flashing of this speed in the screen.
Return to the programmed speed, by means of intentional or unintentional 
deceleration of the vehicle, automatically cancels the flashing of the speed.
Return to normal driving
F Turn dial 1 to the "0"  position: the cruise control mode is 
deselected. The display returns to the distance recorder.
Operating fault
In the event of a cruise control malfunction, 
the speed is cleared resulting in flashing of the 
dashes.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
F
 
S
et the programmed speed by 
accelerating to the required speed, 
then press button 2 or 3 (e.g.: 70 mph 
(110 km/h)).
F
 
S
witch off the cruise control by pressing button 4 : 
this is confirmed in the screen (PAUSE).
F
 
S
witch the cruise control back on by pressing button 4 again.
You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2 and 3
:
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b
y + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,
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b
y + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,
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i
n steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press. When the cruise control is switched on, 
be careful if you maintain the pressure 
on one of the programmed speed 
changing buttons: this may result in a 
very rapid change in the speed of your 
vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on 
slippery roads or in heavy traffic.
On a steep descent, the cruise control 
will not be able to prevent the vehicle 
from exceeding the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the 
pedals:
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e
 nsure that the mat is secured 
c o r r e c t l y,
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n
 ever fit one mat on top of another.
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Bonnet
F Push the exterior safety catch B to the left and raise the bonnet.
F
 
U
 nclip the stay C from its housing.
F
 
F
 ix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet 
open.
Closing
F Take the stay out of the support notch.
F  C lip the stay in its housing.
F
 
L
 ower the bonnet and release it at the end 
of its travel.
F
 
P
 ull on the bonnet to check that it is 
secured correctly.
F
 O
pen the front left door.
F
 
P
ull the interior bonnet release lever A , 
located at the bottom of the door aperture.
Opening
The location of the interior bonnet 
release lever prevents opening of the 
bonnet while the front left door is closed. Do not open the bonnet in high winds.
When the engine is hot, handle the 
exterior safety catch and the bonnet 
stay with care (risk of burns). 
Checks  
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Composition of the kit
1. 12 V compressor, with integral pressure gauge.
2.
 S
ealant cartridge, with integral hose.
3.
 Spe
ed limit sticker.
Access to the kit
This kit is installed in the storage box, under the 
boot floor.
The speed limit sticker must be secured 
to the interior of the vehicle in the 
driver's field of vision, to remind you 
that a wheel is in temporary use.
Comprising a compressor and a sealant 
cartridge, it allows the temporary repair
 of 
a tyre so that you can drive to the nearest 
garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which 
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread 
or shoulder.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 
(80  km/h) when driving with a tyre 
repaired using this type of kit.
The vehicle's electric system allows the 
connection of a compressor for long 
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture 
repair or for inflating a small inflatable 
accessory.
Temporary puncture repair kit
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Practical information  
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F Switch off the ignition.
F S ecure the speed limit sticker inside the 
vehicle. F
 U ncoil the pipe stowed under the 
compressor.
F
 
C
 onnect the pipe from the compressor to 
the sealant cartridge.
F
 
T
 urn the the sealant cartridge and secure it 
in the cut-out provided on the compressor.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies 
which have penetrated into the tyre. F
 R emove the valve cap from the tyre to be 
repaired, and place it in a clean area.
F
 
C
 onnect the hose from the sealant 
cartridge to the valve of the tyre to be 
repaired and tighten firmly.
Repair procedure 
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Spare wheel
The tools are installed under the boot floor.
For access to them:
F 
o
 pen the boot,
F
 
r
 emove the boot floor,
F
 
l
 ift up the boot carpet,
F
 
r
 emove the box containing the tools,
F
 
r
 emove the polystyrene storage box.
Other accessories
5.   Removable towing eye. R
efer to the "Towing the vehicle" section.
Access to the tooling
Procedure for changing a wheel with a damaged tyre for the spare wheel using the tooling provided with the vehicle.
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle. 
Do not use them for any purpose other than 
those indicated below.
1.
 
Wheelbrace.
 F
or removing the wheel trim and removing 
the wheel fixing bolts.
2.
 J
ack with integral handle.
 F
or raising the vehicle.
3.
 W
heel bolt cover removal tool.
 F
or removing the wheel bolt head covers 
on alloy wheels.
4.
 S
ocket for the security bolts (located in the 
glove box).
 F
or adapting the wheelbrace to the special 
"security" bolts (if your vehicle has them). 
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Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel, first 
detach the trim using the wheelbrace 1 
pulling at the valve passage hole.
When refitting the wheel , refit the trim 
starting by placing its notch facing the 
valve and press around its edge with 
the palm of your hand.
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under 
t h e f l o o r.
The spare wheel is the "space-saver" type.
For access to it, refer to "Access to tooling" on 
the previous page.
Fitting the "space-saver" 
type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, 
it is normal to notice, when tightening 
the bolts on fitting, that the washers do 
not come into contact with the "space-
saver" type spare wheel. The wheel is 
secured by the conical contact of each 
bolt.
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